Historical Marker

A Masterful Retreat


Gen. George W. Morgan's Union forces occupied Cumberland Gap, June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies and surrounded, Morgan with 9,000 men withdrew. They camped here Sept. 19-21, to perfect organization for march. Made fruitless supply search. Entire retreat to Ohio River, 200 miles, made in 16 days, despite harassment by CSA Morgan's Raiders.

Erected April 26, 1963.

Civil War Cumberland Gap George W. Morgan John Hunt Morgan Morgan's Raiders
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